Go off the beaten tourist trail and discover China for yourself. Few countries have a history to match China, and few are changing as fast. Beijing and the Great Wall and finds the past overlaid by an exciting, dynamic future.
Best China Tour Operators
Fancy making a trip to exotic China? These travel companies offer unique itineraries showing you the highlights of the country.
Weather and When to Visit China
Seasons in China are extreme, making Summer too hot and winter too cold to explore the country. April is the sweet spot with pleasant temperatures to get to know hectic but fascinating mega cities like Shanghai and Beijing, as well as it’s not too hot yet to explore the Wall of China. And you’ll catch a glimpse or two of the beautiful cherry blossoms in April.
Travel in China
Action packed tours not only include the major highlights of China, but also includes a Chinese noodle making lesson, kite flying, pandas, acrobatic and kung fu shows.
Walk along the Great Wall of China, marvelling at its length. In Beijing explore the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square and the Summer Palace, fly kites with the local children, visit the Pandas at Beijing Zoo, take a tour of the hutongs, and watch a Kung Fu Show.
Xi’an is a popular stop off, here you can wander through the bustling Muslim Quarter, cycle along the City Wall looking down over Xi’an and learn how to make Chinese noodles. See the Terracotta Army, each warrior with its own unique features, and learn how the army was unearthed after 2000 years of burial.
In Shanghai you can visit the Yu Gardens, the Bund Area and Shanghai Museum. Or cruise along the Huangpu River, ascend the TV Tower, explore the Children’s Palace, and spend an evening at an acrobatic show.
Top Places to See in China
• Great Wall of China
• Terracotta Warriors in X’ian
• Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City in Beijing
• 3 Gorges Dam
• Jade Buddha Temple
• The Bund in Shanghai
• Tiger Leaping Gorge
• Karst Mountains